JMMBS Manuscript | Clinical Biomechanics Perspective

POSITION PAPER

Clinical Biomechanics in Physiotherapy Practice – A Decision-Support Perspective

Lead Authors & Affiliations

Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD MMSx Authority Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics, Ohio, USA.

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Dr. Steve Henderson, PhD MMSx Authority Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics, USA.

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Santa March, PhD Department of Exercise Science, American Sports Fitness University, USA.

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Dr. Josh Smith, PhD Clinical Rehabilitation & Sports Biomechanics Specialist, USA.

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Sunita Malhotra, MSc Clinical Research & Ethical Board, MMSx Authority Institute, USA.

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MMSx Authority Academic Division Educational Decision-Support Framework Reference

Abstract

Core Perspective: Clinical biomechanics is presented as an interpretive, decision-support science rather than a diagnostic tool. It focuses on the mechanical foundation of movement to explain why tissues fail and pain recurs.

The Framework: Integration of Kinematics (descriptive patterns), Kinetics (force/load explanation), and Neuromuscular Control (efficiency) provides a medical-grade standard for clinical reasoning.

Clinical Utility: The paper establishes a reasoning roadmap for load management, injury-risk interpretation, and progression decisions, moving beyond general exercise prescription toward "mechanical intelligence."

Scope: Intended for MSc/PhD researchers and clinical physiotherapists to standardize applied biomechanics in rehabilitative settings.

ID:JMMBS-2026-005-CBPP-V2-I2
DOI: 10.66078/jmmbs.v2i2.005
License: CC BY 4.0 International

Fig 1. Position Paper Title Slide: Clinical Biomechanics Roadmap.

Fig 4. Chronic mechanical exposure factors: Timing, Moment Arms, Control.

Fig 5. Decision-Support Science: Quantifying movement behavior under load.

Fig 7. Block 1 Summary: Biomechanics as a foundational interpretive science.